What is added together to obtain the total caliper measurement?
Scale reading + dial reading
T/F Dial calipers are unbreakable.
False
When measuring with a dial caliper, most skilled operators are only accurate to what amount?
0.1 mm
Technicians use instrument reliability to determine __________.
Calibration intervals
Calipers measure length to an accuracy of __________.
0.001 inches
Which of the components listed are on the digital caliper but not on the dial caliper?
Computer port
Before using a tool for a critical measurement, the tool may be required to be __________.
Calibrated
What should be done every time before taking a measurement with dial calipers?
Check the calibration
Which measurement tool should be selected to measure a part with a length specification of 2.125 +/- 0.006 inches?
Caliper
Describe the three proper digital caliper calibration steps in order?
Turn on the caliper display, close the jaws, press the zero button
Company standards determine how often calibration of surface ______ is performed.
finish gages
Adjusting a device to a standard means to?
Calibrate it
When using a depth gauge, which part of the caliper should be resting on the part?
Bottom edge of the caliper
Precision measuring equipment that has been _____ should be checked against a gauge block or known good tool for accuracy before using.
mishandled
Calibration of measuring instruments is important because it ensures that the instrument is __________.
accurate
Before calibrating any measurement tool, including scales, make sure the tools, weights, gauge blocks, etc., are clean and ______.
undamaged
To ensure accuracy, __________ are calibrated on a regular basis.
Inspection tools
What is the measured dimension of the part shown?
22.68 mm
What is the basic measuring device on a dial caliper?
Rule
What is the measured dimension of the part shown?
2.309 in
SPC data can be collected and transferred to a PC from what device?
A digital caliper